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Low-noise in-sink dishwasher

US7040329B2 · kind B2 · utility

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14References
26Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateMay 3, 2002
Grant dateMay 9, 2006
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Expiry dateMay 29, 2023

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA47L15/4257
  • WIPO fieldFurniture, games
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A dish-cleaning appliance comprising a sink having a bowl defining a wash chamber with an open top for providing access to the wash chamber. A liquid recirculation system is provided for spraying liquid onto the dish rack to effect the cleaning of any dishes along the rack. The lid is mounted to the sink and is movable to selectively cover the open top of the bowl. The lid includes a sound absorber and a sound dampener for reducing the transfer of sound from the wash chamber through the lid.

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